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The Frisco Kid

This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.

6.1(178)19791h 59m3

Rabbi Avram arrives in Philadelphia from Poland en route to San Francisco where he will be a congregation's new rabbi. An innocent and inexperienced traveller, he is tricked by con men to pay for the trip to go west, then they leave him and his belongings scattered along a deserted road. He is befriended by a stranger, Tommy, who is a bank robber and have many adventures during their journey.

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Status
Released
Budget
$9.2M
Box office
$9.3M
Language
English
  • philadelphia, pennsylvania
  • bank robber
  • rabbi
  • amish

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical (limited)PGNew York City, New York6 Jul 1979
    • TheatricalPG13 Jul 1979
  • AustriaAT

    • Theatrical121 Oct 1979
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Physical1 Jun 1994
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical1227 Sept 1979
  • ItalyIT

    • Theatrical20 Sept 1979

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The Frisco Kid was released on 6 July 1979.

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